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Canwest THE VANCOUVER SUN, SATURDAY, BI1 remembering ca REMEMBERING VANCOUVER SUN 9 a.m. Announcement to 3 p.m. lines are 604-605-7355. open Monday ads to to Friday 9 604-605-2206, a.m. to 4 tax p.m.

deadline and 2 Saturday p.m. Deadline for next day's paper: Notice with photo 12 noon, without photo 2 p.m, Mon. to Fri. TALVE, Harri June 21, 1930 January 5, .2010 Harri passed away peacefully with his family at his side. He was predeceased by his parents Adolf and Herta, and by his daughter, Merike.

He will be remembered fondly Henry, daughter in law Pennie, his grandchildren Riia, Matthew and Carly, his sisters Linda and Lydia, friends, relatives and his good friend Anne. Harri was born in Parnu, Estonia but because of the war, his family was forced to flee when he was only 13. Their destination of Sweden was never reached and the family was put into a work camp where they remained for about a year. An opportunity arose and they fled once again, but this time to Denmark where Harri spent his teenage years. He moved to Canada at the age of 20 where he met and married Marie.

They moved to Richmond and there they raised their children. He was a clever man from a clever family. Two of his cousins were doctors, one was an architect in New York a and one was an electronics who worked for NASA on the Apollo missions. Because of the war and his circumstances, he was not able to pursue an academic career, but he still made the best of it. He was a refrigeration technician, inventor, fisherman.

folk dancer and jack of all trades. There was very little he couldn't figure out. Harri's grandchildren all grew up with him in the household. He will be missed. A memorial service will be held for him on Saturday, January 16, 11 am, at St.

Peter's Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6520 Oak St. in Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the church. -300449 TANAMI. I Fusako Fusako Tanami passed away December 28, 2009 at Vancouver General Hospital with her family by her side.

Fusako is survived by her devoted husband of 48 years Shoji, 2 daughters Alisa (Murray), Jennifer (Eric) and two beautiful granddaughters, Sophie and Megumi. Fusako was born June 24. 1928 in Osaka. Japan to Koto and Genjiro Yoshida. Her family was truly blessed to have such a devoted, caring, and wise woman to guide their way through life.

We feel a tremendous loss but are so grateful that she was part of our lives. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 16th at the Vancouver Japanese United Church, 4010 Victoria Drive, Vancouver BC at In lieu of flowers and Koden, donations may be made in Fusako's memory to The Vancouver Japanese United Church (www.vjuc.org). -300106 THOMAS, Reginald Walter November 22, 1933 November 12,2009 After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Reg finally got the call to join the big football game in the sky. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 54 years, Carole, daughters Gail (Mike) and Ellen, and the twinkle in his eye, his grandchildren, Leah, Scott and Alanna. Born in Manchester, England, Reg came to Canada in 1947 and graduated from Kitsilano High School in 1951.

He built a home and moved Sechelt in 1966 where he lived until his final day. Thanks staff at St. Mary's Hospital, especially Dr. Brian Myhill-Jones and Dr. Sara Wadge.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Reg Thomas Youth Soccer Association Bursary at the Sunshine Coast Credit Union. Celebration of life will take place Sunday, January 17, 2010, 2:00 pm at Chatelech Secondary gymnasium in Sechelt, BC. -299704 TUCKER, Joseph Earl 15 May 1923 26 December 2009 "We will miss you so much" -298947 WATERSTON, Iris Mae (nee Rankel) October 2,1939 January 3, 2010 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Joe, passed away in St. Mary's Hospital, Sechelt, BC, after spending one last Christmas with his family at his side.

Joe was born in Vancouver, in his teens learned timber cruising with his father, cruising the Queen Charlotte Islands for the Powell River Timber Company. His love of the woods then brought him to Vancouver where he worked for Government Forestry, and then onto the Sunshine Coast as a Government scaler, where he spent past 40 years, first in Roberts Creek, and then most recently to his home in Davis Bay. Joe always loved being with his family, fishing the ocean and the lakes of the interior, and traveling the world. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty, daughters Colleen Jennifer (Brent), sons Terry and Fred (Laurie), grandchildren Callahan, Taylor, Katina, Tania, Jerrod. and four great grandchildren.

No service by request. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or Mary's Hospital Foundation. Iris left us sudden, but peacefully on Sunday January 3, 2010 at Royal Columbian Hospital. Survived by her 2 sons, Leigh (Cheri). Shayne (Tammy) and 5 grandchildren Kurtis, Zachary, Haley, Diva and Zoey.

Also survived by step-daughter Linda (Syd and family), brother Donald, sister Lois and Leona, many nieces, nephews and extended family. Iris was a member of a number of organizations and was welcomed and loved by all. Always patient and generous, opened her heart and home to her entire family and all those surrounding. She will be greatly and sadly missed. An open house in celebration of Iris' life will be held at Wilson Center (Port Coq.

Rec Center) 2150 Wilson Ave. Port Coq. on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Light refreshments will be served. Please no early arrivals. WILLOUGHBY, Patrick -299276 Love's greatest gift: remembrance.

To remember a special loved one call 604-605-7355 remembering.ca Stones, tributes to life. Passed away suddenly on December Georgo, at age 56. Predeceased by his father George Sharp Willoughby and mother Elizabeth Willoughby, he is survived by sisters Alison Willoughby (Bruce Maitland) and Becky Willis (Ned), his brother Mark Willoughby (Valerie Mumford), nephew David Willoughby and niece Kim Willoughby. Patrick earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree Honours French from University of Victoria and a Masters Degree in Library Science from University of British Columbia. Patrick enjoyed working at the UBC Library where he was a reference librarian and managed the government publications collection.

He was a talented and accomplished guitarist, classical pianist and pipe organist. He also enjoyed cinema, literature, poetry, theatre, travel and photography and could often be found enjoying the life somewhere in the West End. He will be fondly remembered for his sharp intellect, clever wit and his gentle manner. His courage in the face of an unrelenting illness will not be forgotten. Donations in Lieu of flowers may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association.

A celebration of Patrick's life open to all who knew him will be held at 2:00 PM January 31st, 2010 at the Arbutus Club Vancouver, BC. Please RSVP to Obituaries August 24,1937 January 1, 2010 it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fung Kim missed Wong her on January 1, 2010. She will be deeply by loving husband Dick, children Irvine and Arthur (Elaine), and grandchildren Brenton and Lucas. Predeceased by her brother Ken, Fung Kim will also be missed by her mother Ching Ha, father Ting Yen Mul, sisters Fung Yin (Chun Chuk) Leung and Helene (Kenneth) Lo, brothers Ying Cham (Tan Lin) Mui and Donald (Louisa) Mui, sister-in-law Matilda Mui, brother-in-law Sing (Kam). Wong and many nieces and nephews.

Fung Kim will be lovingly remembered for her kindness, generosity and compassion for others, and for always putting others first. Services will be held at Glenhaven Memorial Chapel, 1835 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. WONG, Fung Kim (nee MUI) Laura passed away on December 16.

2009. Predeceased by her Father Glen. She will be sadly missed by her Mother Louise, Brothers Warren, Mark and all of her other friends and family. Laura lived her life helping others. She worked for the British Columbia Paraplegic Association for twenty years.

Laura was a constant volunteer assisting the physically challenged and helping to run charity events with the B.C.P.A. Laura loved life and treated others with respect, kindness and dignity. Her love for children will be especially missed by the many nieces and nephews who adored her. She had a spirituality that shone through her sparkling eyes and laughter. We have been forever blessed by her beautiful existence.

A memorial service will be held January 23 at 1:00 p.m., Carriage Lane Clubhouse Hall, 32691 Garabaldi Abbotsford. -300242 WOROBETZ, Laura Lee August 19,1962 December 16, 2009 ZIBIN, Dorene Isobel (nee Solecki) It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dorene Isobel Zibin (nee Solecki) at the age of 55. Above all, Dorene was a loving mother to Tiffany and Sabrina and a giving wife to Philip, her husband of 29 years. Her radiant smile, her quick sense of humour, her loving kindness will be sorely missed but never forgotten. Dorene was a nurturer, a caregiver, an organizer always the person everyone could count on.

She is survived by her devoted father and 4 siblings and spouses. We will love you always, Dorene, and cherish the times we had together. We will be together again. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 5146 Laurel Street, Burnaby, BC (just off of Canada Way), on Monday, January 11, 2010 at Everyone is welcome.

In lieu of flowers may we suggest contributions to the BC Cancer Agency. FOREST LAWN (Dignity) 604-299-7720 HUDSON William H. (Bill) January 9, 1995 'How small a time we shared' Loving Memory of Dennis Law February 6, 1931 January 9, 2006 'Upright and just in all his ways. Faithful and true to the end of his In silence he suffered, in patience he bore. Till God called him home to suffer no Love always, Audrey -297458 Lori Ann Gardner (nee Jackson) "Lori was the much-loved daughter of Mayor Lois Jackson of Delta and Councillor Allan Jackson and Mary of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and wife of Mark Gardner of Kamloops.

Lori's sister Barb Jackson and Barry Holstine and "bro" Russ Jackson, Dina, Alex and Nikki of North Delta miss Lori more than can be expressed. Lori, it seems impossible that we have survived a whole year in your absence. Each memory comes flooding back; your birth, your life, and your passing. Your time with us was so fleeting yet you packed so much meaning into your short life. You have touched many people and created many memories and goodness for others.

You see my dear Lori, memory is a way of us holding onto the ones we love, holding on to the experiences we never want to To our beloved Lori Rest in Peace Until we meet again Brenda (Serko), Christa (Tim), Uncle Orest and Sadie sung May God hold you in the palm of his hand -300195 LYNCHUK, ALLAN BRENT August 12, 1959 January 5,2008 Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living our lives without you, Allan Is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you Those special years will not return When we were all together But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever. Eternal Love from Mom and Dad, Brenda (Serko), Christa (Tim), Uncle Orest and Sadie In Larry was active, enthusiastic soccer at remained skiing, He excelled extra school Coquitiam High) trumpet to the Larry also adage tells an and Larry good dedication, Accordingly, their lives story and contributed tenure Following University which he Butler attributes and Stewart, Terry graduating undercover officer Enforcement. the promoted Vancouver's received included Constable's Larry's 5 his family then-wife chalet in parents' and recognized Port private schoolmates, police Vancouver formal Seaforth VPD family the Larry in 1993, Ron's beloved from a ashes and you with can see beloved peace.On with love Lawrence (Larry) Phillip Butler born on November 17, 1958. He fun-loving, adventurous boy who and competitive. He began age six, and passion for physical throughout his life as he enjoyed skydiving, weight lifting, golf and scuba in high school, both academically curricular activities.

As an example, band instructor in what was High school (now re-named as asked his parents, Carol and Ron, to because "Larry's abilities were far rental instrument the school could played guitar for his own enjoyment. that "people judge us by the friends important part of Larry's life story, attended high school together friends. Both Larry and Terry integrity, generosity, and both boys grew into men who to service. We all know Terry's how he applied his life to better by protecting and serving us with the Vancouver Police Department high school, Larry attended Simon to study liberal arts for two joined the VPD as his late father had before him. Larry brought to the job as his father, whom he adored.

Larry served seven police Bill Marshall, Ray Canual, Bruce Blythe. Jamie Graham and Jim from police training, Larry drug officer. He then worked before moving to units such Detention Services, Strike Emergency Response Team. After to Sergeant, he became the Outlaw Motorcycle Gang awards for distinguished an Inspector's commendation and citation. Though work was joy in life, nothing mattered more to and friends His mom recalls Larry Molly treating his parents by Whistler for the four of them to wedding anniversary.

That caring characterized Larry's life, last January at the Burkeview Coquitlam. Larry's mother, Carol, ceremony where a number teachers, neighbours, colleagues attended to celebrate his Police Department also held memorial for him on Feb. 13, Armoury. Larry's friends, acquaintances who miss him may want to Pilot Detective Barry Mann honoured by flying Larry's ashes to be scattered Golden Ear's Mountains. This service with his father's ashes as Detective flown this same mission for Larry ashes over the Golden Ears.

When German shepherd Sabre whom he puppy, passed away, Larry also over the Golden Ears. Look up on a might see Larry and Ron out for a Sabre From her driveway, Larry's the Golden Ears Mountain range, husband. son family the one year anniversary of Larry's from his mom. was an was both playing lacrosse, diving. and in his high then Port Terry Fox purchase a superior The we keep" Terry Fox and were personified caring.

devoted inspiring ours; Larry through his (VPD). Fraser years, after Ronald E. the same admired chiefs: Bob Chambers, Chu. After worked as an as a patrol as Traffic Force, and being head of Unit. Larry service that a Chief integral to him than and his renting a celebrate his thoughtfulness which was Chapel in organized a of Larry's friends and life.

The a more 2009 at the colleagues and know that the Butler above reunited Mann had, to scatter Larry's had raised scattered his sunny day quiet walk mother Carol where her dog rest in passing -299325 MASON Nancy E. M. January 8th, 1994 'And my heart still hears the distant music of your -TJ -299960 CLAYTON McKEE January 10, 1994 Gone, dear father, gone forever. How we miss your smiling face But you left us to remember None on earth can take your place. A happy home we once enjoyed How sweet the memory still But death has left a loneliness The world can never fill.

Loved, missed and remembered by all his family friends. -298927 OLIVER MAO-SHEN COLE APRIL 5, 1973 JANUARY 10,2008 Oliver, althought it has been two years since you left us it seems like yesterday. You're always with us, always there in beautiful memories. Our hearts are saddened but our spirits are uplifted because you were once a part of us. Our love always, your family and friends.

-299278 Memorial Gifts Children's Fun THE VANCOUVER SUN ALL PROCEEDS HELP B.C.'S CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Donations made in honour or in memory of, will be acknowledged with cards to recipients and income tax receipts to donors. Please include names and addresses of recipient, next of kin and donor. Ste. 1-200 Granville B.C. V6C 3N3 604-605-2426 BRITISH COLUMBIA LUNG ASSOCIATION 2675 Oak St.

Vancouver, B.C. V6H 2K2 731-5864 When you can't breathe, nothing else matters 206880 EMBRACING LIFE Help honour each day of a child's life. Your gift helps Canuck Place Children's Hospice offer specialized care for B.C. children with progressive life-limiting illnesses and for their families. Please call visit www.canuckplace.org or mail to Canuck Place Children's Hospice Tributes, 1690 Matthews Vancouver, BC V6J 2T2.

Kindly provide: the name of the person you would like to honour the name and address of those CHILDREN'S HOSPICE to receive notice of CANUCK PLACE your gift your address for receipting Thank you. purposes Memorial Gifts Chira Your gift in memory or honour of a loved one provides research for children who live in pain. We are determined to find a cure for Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Liver Disorders. Please donate in memory of past friendships, in hope for a child's future. CH.I.L.D.

Foundation U.B.C. Suite Phone: 201 604 Campus 2150 736 0645 Vancouver Western Parkway www.child.ca British Columbia V6T 1V6 Smith, Judy August 6,1947 January 1,2010 Smith, Judy (nee Mudrie) passed away in peace and prayer in the early hours on New Years Day after an amazingly courageous year long battle with lymphoma. She will be forever missed, but will always remain in our hearts by her devoted husband Neil, son Kevin (Tamara) and their children Natasha and Hayden, daughter Maureen (Paul), brothers Art and John, sister Betty and her car Suzy. We will always remember you and admire your strength, courage. your perseverance and your love.

A celebration of life will held at Brookswood Baptist Church 20581 36 Avenue, Langley on January 16th at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army or Delta Hospice in Judy's name would be greatly appreciated. Brian H. Smith Wine Educator and Author Born, raised and educated in London, England, he received a master's degree from Queen Elizabeth College, University of London. Having developed an early passion for all things French and for food and wine in particular, he had the great good fortune to work with wine most of his life.

He enjoyed 22 years as Professor of Wine Studies at the Culinary Institute of America. He authored "The Sommelier's Guide to Wine' and co- "Exploring. Wine" and "Wine Wise:" the last received the James Beard Award 2009 for Best Beverage Book and the George Duboeuf Wine Book of the Year Award 2009. Although he lived happy and died happy, he sadly leaves behind his adored wife Polly Adema and cherished children Lauren and Drew. Also surviving are his father.

Bernard W. Smith, and brothers Bernard. Ramon and Colin, all in England. His beloved and much missed mother, June Rose Hitchcock passed away in 2000. In celebration of his life, please raise a glass of sparkling wine and drink to all that he enjoyed -299941 SPEED, Rev.

Thomas Edward March 7, 1923 December 30,2009 Tom died peacefully at Inglewood Care Centre, West Vancouver. Predeceased by son Paul Richard (1991). Survived by brother Richard (Berenice). wife Maureen, son Tom, daughter Linda (Michel) and grandchildren Emilie and Tillie Roy, Thomas and Janine Speed and their mother Robin. A celebration of life will take place on Tuesday, January 12th, 2:00 pm at St.

Catherine's Anglican Church, 1058 Ridgewood Dr. North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Catherine's Church, Camp Artaban (same address), or charity of your choice. -300334 STEPHENS, Olive (nee Bedlow) Passed away on her 89th birthday, Christmas Day 2009, at Morgan Place near White Rock.

She born to Elsie and Sam Bedlow in Abbotsford in 1920, a younger sibling to Ed and Vera (Christian). Married in 1941. Olive and George raised their four children, Barbara (Hembling). Eileen, Janet and Ken, in Vancouver, where the family was active in Dunbar Heights United Church. On George's retirement in 1977, the couple relocated briefly to Okanagan Falls before settling in Ocean Park.

Olive retired from UBC Library in 1985. Widowed six years later, she cared devotedly for her grandchildren until a fall in 2007 precipitated her move to Morgan Place. Olive is survived by her four children, six grandchildren, Karen Reimer, Paul Hembling, Shaun and Jessica Stephens-Whale, and Georgia and Rebecca Stephens, and four great-grandchildren, Blake and Brooke Reimer and Eric and Page Hembling. She loved us steadfastly and is dearly missed. A memorial service will be held at Crescent United Church in Ocean Park on January 16th at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Osteoporosis Canada's chapter. -300359 SUMIYE, Oye It is with great sadness that the family of Sumiye Oye announce the passing of our loving mother, grand mother, great grand mother and sister. Sumiye passed away peacefully on January 6, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband Shigeyuki Oye. Survived by her son Daniel (Aby), daughter Mittie (Lloyd), grand children Jordan, Amanda, Punky, Candice, Nadine (John), Tanyia (Cody), great grand children Ryan, Makayla, Nathan, Brother Harry (Harumi), Sisters Chizuko, Kimiye in Japan and numerous nephews and nieces.

Viewing will be held at Ocean View Funeral Home Tuesday, January 12 between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm followed by a Memorial Service held at the Vancouver Buddhist Church on Friday, January 15 at 11:00 am. Koden and flowers are graciously declined. She will be sadly missed. -300403 "If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes." To remember a special loved one call 604-605-7355 remembering me Your gift to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will help support life saving research and education in heart disease and stroke. To donate in Memory or In Honour: www.heartandstroke.bc.ca Tel: 604-736-4404 Toll-free: 1-888-473-4636 STROKE mail to: FOUNDATION 200-1212 West Broadway OF BC YUKON Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2 Finding answers.

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